The helmet fit index : a method for the computational analysis of fit between human head shapes and bicycle helmets
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Der Helm-Fit-Index : eine Methode für die computergestützte Analyse der Passung von menschlichen Kopfformen und Fahrradhelmen |
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Autor: | Perret-Ellena, Thierry; Subic, Aleksandar; Pang, Toh Yen; Mustafa, Helmy |
Erschienen in: | icSPORTS 2014 : proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Sports Science Research and Technology Support ; October 24-26, 2014, in Rome, Italy |
Veröffentlicht: | Cham: Science and Technology Publications (Verlag), 2014, S. 145-153, Lit. |
Herausgeber: | International Congress on Sports Science Research and Technology Support |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Sammelwerksbeitrag |
Medienart: | Elektronische Ressource (online) Gedruckte Ressource |
Dokumententyp: | Tagungsband |
Sprache: | Englisch |
DOI: | 10.5220/0005084101450153 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201609006427 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
While a bicycle helmet protects the wearer’s head in the event of a crash, not every user benefits to the same extent when wearing the headgear. A proper fit with the cyclist’s head is found to be one of the most important attributes to improve protection during impact. A correct fit is defined as a small and uniform distance between the helmet liner and the wearer’s head shape, with a broad coverage of the head area. The scientific community has recognised the need for improved fitting, but in-depth methods to analyse and compare the fit performance of distinct helmets models are still absent from the literature. We present a method based on 3D anthropometry, reverse engineering techniques and computational analysis to redress this shortcoming. As a result of this study, we introduce the Helmet Fit Index (HFI) as a tool for fit analysis between a helmet model and a human head. It is envisaged that the HFI can provide detailed understanding of helmet efficiency regarding fit and should be used during helmet development phases and testing.